The fact that he had to mention that exposes the race problem in America. You will never see or hear anyone make this type of statement pertaining to a White male presidential candidate. And White people make a point to support each other all the time.
When Ellison made this statement, he is saying there is a race-based issue in America but he is not supporting Barack because both of them are Black, yet feels the need to clarify his position, which is problematic in and of itself. Why do we feel we have to clarify these types of issues when Whites don't have to clarify their positions no matter what racial group the individuals belong to? Would Blacks be attacked by White America if they didn't clarify their position?
When Ellison made this statement, he is saying there is a race-based issue in America but he is not supporting Barack because both of them are Black, yet feels the need to clarify his position, which is problematic in and of itself. Why do we feel we have to clarify these types of issues when Whites don't have to clarify their positions no matter what racial group the individuals belong to? Would Blacks be attacked by White America if they didn't clarify their position?
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison says he supports Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for president."Not because he's black," said Ellison, who is black, on Tuesday. "That's identity politics. I reject identity politics.
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